Trading turnover on the Stock Exchange of Thailand was 34
billion baht ($1.14 billion) a day in July, a 48 percent
increase from the daily average in June, according to the
bourse’s data.

PTT Exploration & Production Pcl (PTTEP) , Thailand’s
only publicly traded oil explorer, declined 1.6 percent to
182.50 baht, the largest decrease since July 6. The company had
its share-price estimate cut to 163 baht from 183 baht at Credit
Suisse Group AG, which cited its maintenance capital
expenditure.

Anon Sirisaengtaksin, PTT Exploration’s chief executive
officer, wasn’t available for comment when called at his office.